Chapter 71 Zhao Duan’s “Chess Game”
"It's me, you don't have to shout so loudly." Zhao Duan picked his ears.
The jailer behind him thoughtfully moved a chair for him, and then respectfully withdrew, leaving only the two of them separated by the cell door.
"It's you! You're setting me up!"
After the initial shock, Lu Liang seemed to understand something and became furious.
The two had a feud not long ago, and today he is a prisoner. No one would believe if there is no causal relationship.
"So what, you bite me?"
Zhao Duan folded his hands and smiled provocatively.
The green-robed censor took a deep breath, regained his senses, and said coldly: "I am an upright and honest official, how can I allow you to bite me randomly?"
"Really?" Zhao Duan sneered: "The woman you strangled to death on the bed may not agree."
Before entering the cell, Pei Kaizhi's men had contacted him.
The crime used to arrest Lu Liang this time was the past incident that Yun Xi had mentioned.
Friends who often kill people know that it is easy to leave the body behind... Pei Kaizhi took action to cover up this incident from the beginning.
But he also left a handle in the hands of his father-in-law.
Lu Liang's pupils shrank, and he was not sure for a moment where the other party dug out his few dark history.
"Are you curious? How do I know?"
Zhao Duan smiled, as if he understood what he was thinking, and sighed softly:
"This matter is indeed secret, but in this world, as long as two or more people know about it, it is not a secret. When the censor's wife told me, I was also surprised. Who would have thought that the famous 'Tiezui Censor' in Yu, He's a tough guy."
"Si Niang!?" Lu Liang couldn't believe it:
"How could she be with you..."
Zhao Duan looked like an idiot: "Of course I put her to sleep. Loving someone is like raising flowers. If you don't water them, someone else will water them... By the way, Mrs. Lu's taste That’s great.”
Buzz!
Lu Liang seemed to have been hit by a stick, his head was buzzing, his face was visibly red, and the veins on his neck were bulging. He stared at him and gritted his teeth:
"Bitch!"
I don’t know if he is scolding Zhao or Pei.
Ironically, even though he had already cheated on her and hated Pei Siniang more than he loved her, it was still an unbearable humiliation to be slapped in the face by his enemy.
and……
How could this bitch be so stupid?
Seeking skin from a tiger?
Aren't you afraid of betraying yourself and affecting the Pei family?
Lu Liang was both angry at being cheated and almost cried at his wife's stupid actions.
Fortunately... there is also my father-in-law.
Lu Liang's nails pierced into the flesh and blood, using the pain to stay awake and think quickly.
Since he is in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment, it means that his father-in-law has intervened. Zhao Duan appeared here, and he must have caught the smell and chased him.
No one paid attention to him before, and he had a reasonable explanation. His father-in-law must avoid suspicion and prevent being bitten by Zhao thieves.
"Are you still imagining that Pei Kaizhi will rescue you?"
Zhao Duan showed no mercy and revealed his thoughts:
"He has abandoned you. Otherwise, without him providing evidence, Siniang's claims would be unfounded, right?"
Don't call her Si Niang... Lu Liang said expressionlessly: "Do you think I will believe it?"
How ridiculous!
When Si Niang complained many times, the capital of Pei Kai forced him to stay, how much more so now?
Are you afraid of a mere pretty boy?
Zhao Duan smiled and said:
"I know what you are thinking. Pei Kaizhi does not care about me, but he will give Mr. Yuan face."
Yuan Li?
Lu Liang was shocked and confused, not understanding what this matter had to do with Yuan Li.
Zhao Duan smiled half-heartedly: "You must still remember that I rode with Mr. Yuan that day, and I will teach you how to understand it today. Mr. Yuan has evidence that Pei Jiawulang participated in gambling games, and he intends to use this to fight against Pei Kaizhi changes some chess pieces, and you are one of the changed chess pieces."
Five thunder strikes!
The amount of information in this short sentence almost overwhelmed Tiezui Yushi's mind.
With his intelligence, he immediately understood the logic:
Gambling is a crime that can make a big fuss, but it is not enough to threaten Pei Kaizhi.
Yuan Li was an enemy of the "Li Party", so it was not surprising that he obtained this evidence. Because it was tasteless to eat, it was a pity to throw it away, so he used it to exchange benefits with Pei Kaizhi.
Lu Liang is in the Metropolitan Procuratorate and his heart is with "Li Party". For Yuan Li, he is a very painful thorn in his side.
Coincidentally, it was well known that Pei Kaizhi doted on his youngest son, and in order to save his son, he promised Yuan Li to destroy him.
Someone needs to do this, and it happened that Zhao Duan entered the palace that day, which coincided with the meeting, so they discussed the matter together.
The logical chain is clear, complete and impeccable.
Lu Liang felt a basin of biting cold water poured down on him, cooling his heart down, but he didn't notice that the corners of Zhao Duan's mouth rose.
Haha, he believed it!
Zhao Duan's words were half true and half false. If he didn't mention Yuan Li, Lu Liang would definitely make the association based on his vigilance.
If it is suspected that this is a trap, the plan is likely to go bankrupt.
Therefore, Zhao Duan must take the initiative to fill the loopholes.
In this way, the nature of this matter is no longer a conspiracy.
It was an ordinary game between the court bosses.
Lu Liang had seen similar games too many times, but this time, he became the pawn that was sacrificed for the overall situation. "You... are talking nonsense!"
Lu Liang's fingers that were holding the railing turned white, his expression was fierce and his heart was filled with sadness:
"Nonsense!"
He still had two hopes in mind.
First, these are all Zhao Duan's one-sided words. Second, even if Pei Kaizhi gives up on him, he will go out of his way to get him in order not to chill his subordinates.
At worst, help him avoid the spotlight temporarily, demote him to a lower position, and wait for an opportunity to be transferred back.
Zhao Duan chuckled, suddenly turned his head and shouted: "Siniang, your husband said he didn't believe it."
The door to the distant corridor opens.
The charming lady, who had changed into a long red dress, walked over with a cruel smile on her beautiful face:
"Your Majesty, why bother talking nonsense with this turtle? It's a beautiful day and my family has specially changed into a festive dress."
As he spoke, he spread his arms and slowly turned around in the prison corridor.
Under the firelight, the hem of the skirt flew up, making her look so delicate and charming.
Lu Liang's eyes were red, he hit the solid railing, he was helpless and furious:
"You bitch harmed me!! You and your bitch will not die a good death!"
Pei Siniang glanced at him with disdain, and the hatred that had been pent up for many years burst out.
She thought she would be very happy and cursed loudly, but for some reason, she just thought it was ridiculous:
"How could I see you when I was blind?"
Zhao Duan stood up slowly and put his arms around Siniang's plump waist:
"He doesn't deserve it."
Pei Siniang fell softly on top of him, said "yes" softly, exhaled like blue, and showed a troubled expression:
"That's it?"
When things came to a close, she became a little timid.
Zhao Duan laughed loudly and led her out:
"It's still early. I've already ordered some food and drinks. You and I will celebrate first by eating and drinking."
After a pause, he looked towards the cell, half-smiling but not smiling:
"After I have eaten and drank enough, I will come to see you with Siniang. Don't worry, we will be outside and will come back in the evening."
"Traitor! What are you going to do!? What are you going to do?"
Lu Liang hit the railing crazily, thinking of some possibility.
…
End of corridor.
Zhu Kui was waiting. Next to him was the head of the Criminal Department, followed by several jailers.
When Zhao Duan walked out, he had already tacitly separated himself from Siniang and kept an appropriate distance.
"Your Majesty."
"lady."
Zhao Duan said "yes" and said with a smile:
"Today I eradicated another traitor for Your Majesty. I am very happy. I have ordered some food and drinks, and I am about to reward you all with Miss Pei. Please give me your reward."
"This..." Everyone in the Criminal Department looked at each other, and the chief officer declined: "I'm sorry, sir, we are enforcing the law impartially, there is no need..."
Zhao Duan's face darkened: "Are you not going to give me face?"
The head of the Criminal Department choked.
Pei Kaizhi told him to keep an eye on Lu Liang, try his best to satisfy Zhao Duan, and report anything, but other than that, he didn't explain anything more.
Pei Siniang was elated when she was called "Miss" and immediately said with a pretty face:
"You are so busy working for my Pei family that you haven't even eaten a meal. Why don't you want to invite you to eat and drink together?"
The servant's daughter had already spoken, and the principal did not dare to refuse immediately.
It's just a meal, so what could happen?
It's just... Miss, your husband is locked up inside and not fed, and you dress like this and celebrate outside with Zhao Duan...
Everyone in the punishment department felt that their three views had collapsed, and the noble circle was really in chaos.
Well done... Zhao Duan was full of praise and ordered:
"Zhu Kui, why don't you prepare the wine? Remember to ask for the oldest wine."
Zhu Kui understood it and gave a look that said "everything is arranged":
"I'll hurry up if I'm humble."
…
night.
Inside the "B" prison.
Lu Liang lay on the cold cell floor, unable to sleep with the help of the dim light of the fire.
Thinking of that bitch man and woman eating wine outside and coming over in the evening, his anger rose.
But more importantly, I am worried about the future.
He still didn't think that Pei Kaizhi would abandon him completely.
I firmly believe that when Zhao Thief leaves, his father-in-law's people will come and have a detailed talk with him.
In a daze, he heard the noise of eating and drinking outside gradually dying down, the corridor door opening, and scattered footsteps coming in.
(End of chapter)